Open Star Cluster (NGC 602) Surrounded by Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC)

The surrounding ridged and swept-back shapes are formed by natal gas and cosmic dust.

Source: NGC 602 and Beyond; Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI / AURA) - ESA/Hubble Collaboration


P8: 33.3 x 45.5 cm. (13.1 x 17.9 in.)

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